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Cara Cheevers, Program Officer, Serve Colorado Laura West, Grants Officer, OneStar Foundation
July 25, 2013 Southwest National Service Conference University of Denver, Denver, CO
Theory of Change
Agenda
July 25, 2013 Southwest National Service Conference University of Denver, Denver, CO
Theory of Change
Theory of Change
Learning Objectives
Describe the benefits of a Theory of Change Define the three elements needed to construct a Theory of Change Identify how the Theory of Change informs the program design
Theory of Change
Community Problem/Need
Specific Intervention
Intended Outcome
Theory of Change
Community Problem/Need
Specific Intervention
Intended Outcome
Theory of Change
Community Problem/Need
Specific Intervention
Intended Outcome
Theory of Change
Community Problem/Need
Specific Intervention
Intended Outcome
Shifts thinking from what we are doing to focus on what we want to achieve
Adapted from www.theoryofchange.org/about/
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Theory of Change
Community Problem/Need
Specific Intervention
Intended Outcome
Statistics
documenting the need
Evidence
Guides choice of intervention Supports cause-effect relationship
Theory of Change
Strep throat
I have strep throat (problem) I will take antibiotics (intervention) I will get better (outcome)
Antibiotics
Be Healthy
Evidence
Guides choice of intervention Supports cause-effect relationship
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Theory of Change
But which antibiotic(s) fight strep the best? (Look at evidence to make the choice)
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Theory of Change
Community Problem/need
Children reading below grade level in 3rd grade
Statistics on the number of students at below grade level in programs service area; Research on why reading proficiency by 3rd grade is important.
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Theory of Change
Community Problem/need
Children reading below grade level in 3rd grade
Intended Outcome
Students are able to read at 3rd grade level (as measured by 3rd grade reading exam)
Statistics on the number of students at below grade level in programs service area; Research on why reading proficiency by 3rd grade is important.
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Theory of Change
Community Problem/need
Children reading below grade level in 3rd grade
Specific Intervention
Individualized tutoring 3 times/week for 20 min on five building block literacy skills through reading, writing and verbal communication activities
Intended Outcome
Students are able to read at 3rd grade level (as measured by 3rd grade reading exam)
Statistics on the number of students at below grade level in programs service area; Research on why reading proficiency by 3rd grade is important.
Evidence: Research on building block skills leading to reading proficiency. Research on design, frequency, duration of tutoring sessions.
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Theory of Change
Community Problem/Need
Specific Intervention
Intended Outcome
Statistics
documenting the problem/need
Evidence
Guides choice of intervention Supports cause-effect relationship
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Theory of Change
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Theory of Change
Community Problem/Need
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Theory of Change
Significance:
Obese children found to become obese adults Links between childhood obesity and early onset of cardiovascular disease, and Type II diabetes Webb County rising in state and national averages for cardiovascular disease Long term health care costs rising
Theory of Change
Intended Outcome
What change are you hoping to make related to the identified need?
Community Need Specific Intervention Intended Outcome
Statistics
documenting the need
Evidence
Guides choice of intervention Supports cause-effect relationship
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Theory of Change
Identifying the Intended Outcome Healthy Futures Program Example Possible outcomes to measure:
Increased knowledge of what is healthy food More frequent choice of healthy foods to eat More frequent involvement in physical activity or
exercise Improved physical condition
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Theory of Change
Intervention
An intervention is the specific set of activities in which participants and volunteers will be engaged. What is the best way to achieve the intended outcome?
Community Need Specific Intervention Intended Outcome
Statistics
documenting the need
Evidence
Guides choice of intervention Supports cause-effect relationship
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Theory of Change
Intervention
An intervention is the specific set of activities in which participants and volunteers will be engaged. What is the best way to achieve the intended outcome?
Community Need Specific Intervention Intended Outcome
Statistics
documenting the need
Evidence
Guides choice of intervention Supports cause-effect relationship
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Theory of Change
Intervention
Frequency (how many sessions a week?) Intensity (length of each session) Duration (how many total weeks of sessions?)
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Theory of Change
Intervention Example
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Theory of Change
IS YOUR THEORY OF CHANGE: PLAUSIBLE: Does the logic of the model seem correct: if we do these things, will we get the results we expect? FEASIBLE: Are resources sufficient to implement the chosen intervention? MEANINGFUL: Are intended outcomes important? Is the magnitude of expected change worth the effort?
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Theory of Change
A theory of change identifies cause/effect The three elements of a theory of change; community problem/need, intervention, intended outcome are supported by data and evidence Data documenting community need should show scope, significance, and causes
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Theory of Change
Additional Resources
CNCS Priorities and Performance Measures: http://www.nationalserviceresources.gov/npm/home Program-Specific Notices of Funding Opportunities and Application Instructions: http://www.nationalservice.gov
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